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(8-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl)trimethylammonium

Korean: (8-[(4-아미노-2-나이트로페닐)아조]-7-하이드록시-2-나프틸)트라이메틸암모늄 · CAS 71134-97-9 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS prohibited ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
염기성갈색17호에 불순물로 있는 염기성적색118호 제외

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How (8-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl)trimethylammonium is treated in 4 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaProhibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): except Basic Red 118 as impurity in Basic Brown 17^염기성갈색17호에 불순물로 있는 염기성적색118호 제외
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Prohibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): 염기성갈색17호에 불순물로 있는 염기성적색118호 제외
BR BrazilProhibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): (except Basic Red 118 as impurity in Basic brown 17)^염기성갈색17호에 불순물로 있는 염기성적색118호 제외^when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함
AR ArgentinaProhibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): (except Basic Red 118 as impurity in Basic brown 17)^염기성갈색17호에 불순물로 있는 염기성적색118호 제외^when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

Also listed as

(8-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl)trimethylammonium (8-[(4-아미노-2-나이트로페닐)아조]-7-하이드록시-2-나프틸)트라이메틸암모늄

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is (8-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl)trimethylammonium banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is (8-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl)trimethylammonium banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited only in certain forms or uses” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). It is not a general ban; see the condition on the ingredient page.

Is (8-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl)trimethylammonium allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is (8-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl)trimethylammonium called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is (8-[(4-아미노-2-나이트로페닐)아조]-7-하이드록시-2-나프틸)트라이메틸암모늄.

What is the CAS number of (8-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl)trimethylammonium?

CAS 71134-97-9 (from official records).

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